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An unusual cause of ascites: eosinophilic gastroenteritis
Abstract
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disease, characterized by eosinophilic infiltrates in the intestinal layers. Its etiology is not well known. A biopsy is mandatory for accurate diagnosis. Clinical presentation is variable and can be seen in numerous diseases. There are no pathognomonic findings. Serosal-type involvement is the rarest and usually is associated with ascites. In this case, we report a 21-year-old female patient presented with abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and ascites. Diagnosis of eosinophilic gastroenteritis was made after eliminating broad-spectrum mimicking causes of tissue eosinophilia. The patient recovered completely after treatment with steroids.

Keywords : Corticosteroids, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, ascites

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Volume 3, Issue 1, 2023
Page : 49-51
https://doi.org/10.51271/KMJ-0096
Article Information
Received : 20 Eki 2022
Accepted : 24 Ara 2022
Published : 21 Mar 2023
Corresponding Author :

İdris Kurt: Department of Gastroenterology, Kastamonu Training and Research Hospital; Kastamonu, Turkiye

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Citation : Kurt İ, Bulut E. An unusual cause of ascites: eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Kastamonu Med J. 2023; 3(1): 49-51

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